HR & Payroll Manager

Our growing professional services firm is seeking an HR & Payroll Manager to oversee HR operations and payroll administration for a multi-state workforce. This is a highly visible role that combines employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and payroll support.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management
• Administer benefits, leave programs, and HR policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data
• Support employee engagement, training, and culture-building initiatives
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and HR initiatives

Payroll

• Process and audit payroll for accuracy and compliance
• Review timesheets, PTO, deductions, bonuses, and employee changes
• Respond to payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies
• Support payroll reporting, year-end processing, and audits
• Coordinate with payroll and benefits providers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Prior experience with professional services
• Experience processing or overseeing payroll
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.